Bangs (what Brits call a “fringe”) are one of the quickest ways to change your haircut without touching your length. The right choice depends on three things: your hair texture, how often you style, and how you want them to grow out.
If you want a lower-commitment option, start with longer shapes that blend into face-framing layers. Hairstylist Molly Burke notes that a full fringe can take 6–12 months to grow out, while side or curtain-style bangs can grow out in about 4–6 months. See her full guidance in Glamour’s stylist-backed breakdown. Burke also warns against DIY “fixes” mid grow-out because it can set you back months, which is why most stylists recommend shaping bangs with a pro once you choose a direction.
Texture matters as much as length. In Allure’s roundup of bang trends, New York City–based hairstylist Devin Toth points out that longer, fuller bangs are meant to cover the forehead and brows, which helps explain why they can feel more dramatic and more high-maintenance than wispy or side-swept options.
Below you’ll find the most popular bang styles and the practical cues that help you pick the most flattering one for your hair and routine.
1. Short Hair with Bangs
Choppy straight hair that slightly covers the ears will work fabulously with short, neat bangs. Baby bangs have become very popular, and if you crave a trendy look, this hairdo is a marvelous option.
2. Wavy Bangs
If you want to obtain a gorgeous hairstyle for your wavy hair, go for bangs that are slightly curled and spread across your forehead. Opt for a wheat blonde color and layer the mane. It will beautifully work with pale skin and blue eyes.
3. Black Hair with Bangs
If you want beautiful bangs for your black natural curly hair, visit your favorite hairstylist. If you’re going to cut them at home, make sure you perform the cut on wet hair and a few inches longer than necessary. This way, when the ringlets are forming, they won’t be too short.
4. Brown Bangs
If you have a long face, straight bangs that cover the eyebrows are the perfect choice for you. Get a marvelous auburn shade and keep the hair in an inverted lob hairstyle for gorgeous face framing.
5. Wispy Bangs
Wispy bangs that are slightly parted in the middle and that are longer in the temple area will beautifully cover your forehead. Keep the mane long, style wide waves and curls to get more bounce and dimension.
6. Bangs for Round Face
Rounded bangs that are longer at the corners will give you an excellent face frame. For the mane, opt for a dark shade; it will provide beautiful contour for the face and will blur those prominent cheekbones.
7. Asian Hair with Bangs
Every time you want to pull off a ravishing look, consider getting a fringe that lies across the forehead. Keep some strands longer in the temple area and opt for a dark red ombre.
8. Choppy Bangs
Choppy baby bangs that spread on half of the forehead will look ravishing. Maintain the rest of the hair short, slightly covering the ears, and create stylish spikes using hairspray and gel.
9. Bangs with Headband
A thick, dark red velvet headband is the perfect accessory for drawing attention to the bangs on a short curly bob. Neatly comb your bangs to complete this chic and stylish look.
10. Bow Updo
If you’re going out somewhere fancy and have a little more time to style your hair, we recommend this intricate bow updo. Style it with long straight bangs that stop at the eyebrows and finish your look with a bold cat eye.
11. Space Buns
Another playful hairstyle great for young women? Space buns take only a couple minutes to pull together. They work beautifully with curtain bangs or side-parted bangs. Use a little hair product to keep them together.
12. Half Up Buns
Are you working with long, straight and thin or fine hair? These half up buns are a quick style you can do before heading out with friends. The bangs just require a quick run-through with a flat iron.
13. Messy Bangs
For women with short curly or wavy hair, it’s easy to get these cute messy bangs. Prevent frizz and get the perfect shape by using a little hair mousse or curl cream on your fingers.
14. Pixie with Bangs
Pixie haircuts are already a peppy hairstyle. Put an edgy twist on it easily with bold red highlights. An angled bang is the best pairing and it will nicely flatter almost every face shape.
15. Rockabilly Bangs
Throw your look back to the 50s and give it some edge with rockabilly bangs. These red ones are cut into a v-shape, which looks perfect with a smooth, slicked back low bun updo.
16. Bang Highlights
Instead of placing highlights throughout your mane, try adding them just to your bangs for a punch of color. This long straight hairstyle features equally long curtain bangs in a vivid orange-blonde color.
17. Thin Bangs for Older Women
For women over 50 who have thin or fine hair, your texture will be perfect for making these wispy bangs. Have your stylist cut them dry so they don’t turn into baby bangs.
18. Braided Bangs
Do you love braided hairstyles? Make a braid along your hairline, including the hair from your bangs and connect them to an elegant updo like a bun or a chignon. Finish with a red lip and you’re set!
19. Wedding Hairstyle with Bangs
Do you know that saying “less is sometimes more”? In this case, you can look glamorous with a high ponytail styled with waves and a pair of choppy baby bangs. To make this hairstyle suitable for a wedding, add a diamond crown on top of your head.
20. Curtain Bangs
As we previously mentioned, curtain bangs are always on-trend, and if you want a highly fashionable fringe, this is the option for you. They look perfect with bobs, long hair, and even ponytails, just give them a try!
21. Balayage Hair with Bangs
A balayage is never out of fashion, and it makes a great team with some straight bangs. Maintain them long, covering the forehead, and you’ll love this new chic glossy look. Also, you can wear your mane on the shoulders and not on the back.
22. Ombre Hair with Bangs
Such a gorgeous ginger ombre! Start from the roots with a darker shade and end up at the tips with a yellow-orange shade. The bangs must be short, one finger above the eyebrows. Create layers and style waves to give each strand its own personality.
23. Chinese Bangs
Chinese bangs are bluntly cut and sit right above the eyebrows. They’re better for women with a wide face because of their thickness. Neatly comb them and wear with your mane down or up in a pony.
24. Crochet Hair with Bangs
For Black women with a wide forehead, you can easily distract from it by making piecey bangs. Cut those spirals to an inch above the eyebrows and arrange them across your forehead for flattering face framing.
25. Feathered Bangs
Feather cutting the hair results in wispy layers. It’s a beautiful way to create natural-looking bangs. This off-center long hairstyle is a perfect example of how this type of bang can nicely switch up your face dimension.
26. Bangs for Frizzy Hair
Struggling with frizzy hair? Tame it with a bit of mousse or curl cream to seal the cuticle and tame your texture. Then straighten your bangs for the best contrast. With your mane worn down or up in a ponytail, your bangs will look great.
27. Bangs for Small Forehead
When you have a small forehead, you don’t want a thick bang that emphasizes your face shape. Instead, choose a long curtain bang with face-framing layers. You can even have fun with the hair dye like this hairstyle shows.
28. Bangs Hairstyle with Glasses
Another great hairstyle option for women with a large forehead and who also wear glasses is these long straightened bangs cut bluntly. If you have dark hair, consider some blonde highlights as well.
29. Bangs Hairstyle for Over 50
The best way to rock bangs when you’re over 50 without looking like a child is by opting for side bangs. Keep them somewhat long so you can keep them away from your eyes. A bob would be a great short haircut for this type of bangs.
30. Emo Bangs
A bold combination of bright pink and light blue makes for hot emo bangs. Make them short and bluntly-cut and style with either medium or long straight hair.
31. Blonde Bangs
Classy and futuristic, the helmet look has always been one of the most interesting blonde bob hairstyles with bangs. Sleek bob paired with symmetrical, ironed, and kind of strict bangs make this style ideal for girls and women who are empowered, know what they want and aren’t afraid of going for it.
32. Pigtail Braids and Bangs
Girls with long hair can also make braids which are also a great match with your bangs style. Make two braids and let them flow over your shoulders. If you want this hairstyle with bangs to be “extra,” then add a cute bandana, and you have a proper festival look.
33. Curly Bangs
Girls with curly hair often feel like they’d never be able to pull off bangs. Wrong! You can definitely rock this hairstyle with bangs. And you know what? You’ll look super cute and fierce at the same time. Let your curls loose for a liberated and powerful look.
34. Straight Hair with Bangs
Styling your natural bangs doesn’t require a specific hair length, whether you keep your hair straight or wavy. Instead, you can use accessories such as hats to achieve the desired effect. Use a hat to put your bangs on display but also to frame your face.
35. Baby Bangs with A Ponytail
Don’t be afraid to try out baby bangs hairstyle on long hair. Some girls are reluctant to cut their bangs that short out of fear they won’t look good, but these cute micro-bangs can revamp your image and shape your face in a unique way. Style your baby bangs with a long ponytail for a dramatic effect.
36. Uma Thurman Look
Have you ever seen Pulp Fiction? If not, you should definitely look it up and watch. In the movie, Uma Thurman wears one of the most recognizable hairstyles in the movie industry: bob with bangs. Channel your inner Uma with this super cute hairstyle.
37. Pink Bangs
Fun and quirky girls will definitely love this hairstyle. Your long hair will match bangs dyed in pink perfectly. How unique! Rocking this hairstyle allows you to stand out instead of blending in the crowd. The best thing of all, you can still pull this style off even if you have short hair. So, get your pink on and have fun.
38. Half Up Half Down Style
There’s something unbelievably cute about bangs and ponytails, especially when your hair is long or you add more volume to it with extensions. You can either create a “messy” or effortlessly chic style for your long hair with bangs, or you can opt for a sleeker alternative.
39. Super Girly Bun and Bardot Bangs
A common misconception is that bangs are hard to style as they always need to be perfectly straight and somewhat strict. Not necessarily! Keeping your hair (including bangs hair) a little messy can be very cute and romantic. Pull your hair up in a high bun, let your bangs gently frame your face and pull out a few strands of hair to create the “bed head” effect.
40. Korean Style Bangs
Bandanas never really go out of style, and it’s time to rock them. A great way to pull off a bandana in your hair is to place it right above your Korean style see-through bangs and let your luscious locks loose for a liberating sensation. Such a casual style like this is also able to look pulled together and quite chic when you plan your outfit right.
41. Asymmetrical Bangs
You don’t follow the rules, but break them? Then this hairstyle is perfect for girls like you. While there are many asymmetrical types of bangs, this is the most adventurous kind. Cut off your bangs short, i.e. to baby bangs length on one side and gradually increase the length of hair as you’re going to the opposite side for a super asymmetrical look.
42. Blunt Blonde Fringe
Blunt hairstyles can be a real statement. They are edgy and elegant, and suitable for most activities. If you want your look to be flawless, use a brush and hair products that smoothen and straighten your hair when drying it out. Of course, you can always choose the quickest option, the iron.
43. Wispy Asymmetrical Bangs
Bob with bangs make such a great team, especially when waves and layers are involved. If you feel you need it, opt for asymmetry if you want to draw attention away from some features like a prominent jawline or cheekbones.
44. Big Bow with Bangs
When volume and style combine, there’s certainly going to be an impressive hairdo that makes everyone say WOW. You don’t need an actual bow to recreate this hairstyle with bangs; just use your own hair.
45. Bangs with Scarf
You can use a scarf in so many cute ways if you have a hairstyle with a fringe. For example, you can use it as a headband to keep away the longer tresses and highlight the bangs. The hairdo is both cute and practical, especially when you have a busy day.
46. Bangs for Big Forehead
When having a large forehead, you must be careful and pick the right bangs cut. Not all bangs are suitable for this face shape, so consult your stylist about the length. We recommend some straight wispy bangs that cover both the forehead and eyebrows.
47. Uneven Bangs
It takes some courage for an older woman to style a hairdo with such a young vibe and messiness. To recreate it, you need loads of layers, including for your bangs. Style some of the tips outwards and spread those uneven bangs on the forehead.
48. Wavy Curtain Bangs
This retro-inspired look features casually waved curtain bangs that are longer than usual and overrun the eyes. The look is a combination of colors, and that perfectly dyed hair is one of the centerpieces. To recreate it, make sure you include the bling-bling and the pop of color.
49. Longer Corner Bangs
Slightly rounded bangs will uncover the eyebrows and create a contour. Going for darker hair is fabulous, especially when you have green eyes. It will create a great contrast and your eye color will stand out no matter what.
50. Voluminous Bangs
If you ask a woman what she wants for her hair, she will probably reply thickness and volume. So thank God for all these devices and styling options! They can really provide us with anything, even in terms of giving volume to your simple short bangs.
How to Style Bangs in an Easy Way
While it may seem like bangs hair doesn’t give you too much freedom, you can still style them in different ways. You just need to know what to do and how to style them properly. You can iron and elongate them for a super sleek look.
If you’re aiming for a more relaxed appearance, then side-swept bangs are your go-to style. You can also use hairpieces to pick them up and create a “bangs-free” appearance whenever you want. Options are truly endless.
Watch The Following Tutorial to Know Easy Ways to Style Your Bangs
How to Style Short Hair with Bangs And Layers
Girls and women with short hair can rock bangs too. You also have plenty of options to style them. For instance, you can pin the bangs back with bobby pins or use headbands of different designs.
Other options are to go for a “bed head” style that will give you a lively and vibrant look, or you can opt for a sleek bob for a classy style. Of course, there’s also an option to add extensions or weaves to add length and fullness to your hair.
Check Out This Video to Know about How to Style Short Hair with Bangs
Micro, wispy, curtain, side, blunt, curly, and asymmetrical bangs each create a different shape around the forehead and face.
Types of Bangs
Okay, so you’ve decided to try bangs, but what kind? Not all bangs are equal. There are different types, such as:
- Micro or baby bangs – roughly-chopped bangs sitting an inch or higher above your eyebrows
- Wispy bangs – long, face-framing bangs
- Curtain bangs – long, face-framing bangs separating in the middle
- Side bangs – long bangs, side-swept layers
- Blunt bangs – heavy, straight strands of hair grazing the eyebrows
- Curly bangs – choppy bangs, curly brow-grazing layers
- Asymmetrical bangs – hair normally comes from the top of your head and is cut so strands finish asymmetrically
- Arched bangs – similar to blunt bangs, but instead of being cut straight across the forehead, they are arch-shaped and follow the face curve
- Bottleneck bangs – shorter straight hair falls down on the parted center, frames the forehead
Bangs for Different Face Shapes
Before you get inspired by hairstyles with bangs, it’s useful to learn what types of fringe are suitable for specific face shapes. That way, you’ll get the most out of your hairstyle. If you have a round face, go for thick, side-swept bangs cut at a strong angle. Women and girls with round faces should avoid straight bangs.
If you have an oval face, consider yourself lucky because you can rock just about any type of bangs and look fantastic. On the other hand, girls with square faces look best with long and heavy bangs pushed to the side or parted down the middle. Short bangs are a no-no.
Women with long faces and high foreheads should go for longer bangs or a choppy style. Avoid micro or baby bangs. Heart-shaped faces call for layered side bangs. If you have a heart-shaped face, you may want to avoid full-fringe bangs.
Beautiful Bangs Hairstyles
How should you style your bangs? Although it may not seem that way, you have plenty of options. These 50 bangs hairstyle ideas will inspire you for sure.
